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Enteral Nutrition is received via a fine tube that is placed in one of three ways.
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The feeding tube is connected to the bag of feed solution. The feed is then either pumped in or dripped by gravity.
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2a. Naso-gastric feeding
The naso-gastric feeding tube is inserted through the nose and is advanced until it reaches the stomach. Different-sized tubes may be used. In certain cases the tube can be passed down the nose and advanced into the small bowel: this is called a naso-jejunum tube. There are various ways of administering the feed:
Bolus administers the feed solution over a 15-20 minute period several times a day;
Intermittent gravity drip administers the feed solution over 30-60 minutes several times a day;
Continuous administers the feed solution over a period of between 8-24 hours.
These methods may be used in combination and will involve the use of an enteral feeding pump or gravity drip.
Each episode of delivery is tailored to individual needs.
Using a 'clean procedure' the tube is connected to the bag of feed solution. The feed is then either pumped in or dripped by gravity.
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Using a 'clean procedure' the tube is connected to the bag of feed solution. The feed is then either pumped in or dripped by gravity.
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A gastrostomy feeding tube is placed by a doctor through the abdominal wall into the stomach, thus bypassing the mouth and oesophagus. This is also sometimes referred to as a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) or a Button gastrostomy.
There are various ways of administering the feed:
Bolus administers the feed solution over a 15-20 minute period several times a day;
Intermittent gravity drip administers the feed solution over 30-60 minutes several times a day;
Continuous administers the feed solution over a period of between 8-24 hours.
These methods may be used in combination and will involve the use of an enteral feeding pump or gravity drip.
Each episode of delivery is tailored to individual needs.
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The feeding tube is inserted through the abdominal wall into the jejunum.
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A jejunostomy feeding tube is placed by a doctor through the abdominal wall directly into a part of the small intestine called the jejunum. This is sometimes referred to as a PEJ (Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy). Feeding into the jejunum bypasses the mouth, oesophagus and stomach.
There are various ways of administering the feed:
Intermittent gravity drip administers the feed solution over 30-60 minutes several times a day;
Continuous administers the feed solution over a period of between 8-24 hours.
These methods may be used in combination and will involve the use of an enteral feeding pump or gravity drip.
Each episode of delivery is tailored to individual needs.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 26 June 2008 17:51 |
